ZIP Code 72634

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Flippin · Marion County · Arkansas

Population
4,670

14/sq mi

Median income
$49,015

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$163,700

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.2%

Median age 52.7

Land area
331.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 72634 in Flippin, Arkansas has a population of 4,670. The median household income is $49,015, which is 36% below the national average. Median home value is $163,700, 41% below the US average. 12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72634 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 331.2 square miles in Flippin, Marion County, Arkansas. The area is home to 4,670 residents, producing a population density of 14 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72634 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72634 sits at $49,015 (13% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $26,846. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $163,700 (12% above the state average) with median rent at $780 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72634 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.7, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marion County, so you can benchmark 72634 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 72634

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72634.

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What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72634, Flippin, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,670

Population

331.2

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72634?

52.7

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$49,015

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$26,846

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

16.8 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,710

Total Housing Units

2,273

Occupied Units

437

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$163,700

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$780

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 89 business establishments in ZIP 72634, employing approximately 1,850 people with a combined annual payroll of $73,566,000.

89

Businesses

1,850

Employees

$73.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 14.6%
Retail trade 11 12.4%
Accommodation and food services 11 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 10 11.2%
Manufacturing 9 10.1%
Wholesale trade 6 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 6 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.5%
Utilities 3 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.4%
Finance and insurance 3 3.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
72626 Cotter, AR 1,243 7.0 mi
72635 Gassville, AR 3,624 8.2 mi
72653 Mountain Home, AR 28,560 12.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72634 in?
ZIP code 72634 (Flippin) is located in Marion County, Arkansas. Marion County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marion-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72634?
ZIP code 72634 in Flippin, AR has a population of 4,670 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72634?
The median household income in ZIP 72634 is $49,015, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72634?
The median home value in ZIP 72634 is $163,700, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72634?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72634 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72634?
ZIP code 72634 has 89 business establishments employing approximately 1,850 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72634?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72634 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (11), Accommodation and food services (11). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72634?
In ZIP code 72634, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72634?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72634 is 16.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72634?
In ZIP code 72634, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72634?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72634 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Flippin, AR

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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